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I actually prefer a textfile to change the colors, especially for a pdf reader I don't like white text on the "#000000" black that a lot of apps use. Instead I

by mikub 4y ago

I actually prefer a textfile to change the colors, especially for a pdf reader I don't like white text on the "#000000" black that a lot of apps use. Instead I use "BackgroundColor = #ECECEC" which is much better for the eyes imho.

TeMPOraL 4y ago
Webapps and mobile apps really need two dark modes - the one you like, i.e. light grey text on dark grey background, and another one for AMOLED screens, that's actual light grey or white on pure black. On AMOLED displays, that #000000 not only looks nice, it also saves battery, as it shuts the given pixel off. The difference is substantial - with modern UI trends that waste most of screen space, a "grey on pure black" color scheme can often keep more than 50% of the pixels off! Meanwhile, a typical "grey on grey" dark mode will keep 100% of them on.
- Readerium 4y ago
  No AMOLED screens on pure black do not consume significantly less power than a dark non pure black color. The power consumption on pure black vs another dark color is extremely similar. This is because on AMOLED screens individual pixels control themselves and power for off vs dark is very similar. Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/amoled-black-vs-gray-dark-mode/ https://www.xda-developers.com/amoled-black-vs-gray-dark-mod...
  - Miraste 4y ago
    Not all dark modes are really that dark, though. MacOS comes to mind but there are plenty of examples. I'd be interested to see a comparison of average luminance. Also, gray uniformity is an unfortunate shortcoming on a lot of OLEDs.
Miraste 4y ago
I like it when systems have a separate "dark mode," with grays, and "OLED dark mode," with true blacks for high contrast/battery saving on OLED displays. There are a few Android apps that do it and I wish it were more common. Straight hex codes of course work, but they're not a good option if the program has more than one color.
- hedora 4y ago
  Me too. I use OLED dark mode regardless of display technology but if mumble mumble display technology mumble battery is enough to get designers to see reason, then I’ll take the win.

by mikub 4y ago

TeMPOraL 4y ago

Webapps and mobile apps really need two dark modes - the one you like, i.e. light grey text on dark grey background, and another one for AMOLED screens, that's actual light grey or white on pure black. On AMOLED displays, that #000000 not only looks nice, it also saves battery, as it shuts the given pixel off. The difference is substantial - with modern UI trends that waste most of screen space, a "grey on pure black" color scheme can often keep more than 50% of the pixels off! Meanwhile, a typical "grey on grey" dark mode will keep 100% of them on.

Readerium 4y ago
No AMOLED screens on pure black do not consume significantly less power than a dark non pure black color. The power consumption on pure black vs another dark color is extremely similar. This is because on AMOLED screens individual pixels control themselves and power for off vs dark is very similar. Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/amoled-black-vs-gray-dark-mode/ https://www.xda-developers.com/amoled-black-vs-gray-dark-mod...
- Miraste 4y ago
  Not all dark modes are really that dark, though. MacOS comes to mind but there are plenty of examples. I'd be interested to see a comparison of average luminance. Also, gray uniformity is an unfortunate shortcoming on a lot of OLEDs.

Miraste 4y ago

I like it when systems have a separate "dark mode," with grays, and "OLED dark mode," with true blacks for high contrast/battery saving on OLED displays. There are a few Android apps that do it and I wish it were more common. Straight hex codes of course work, but they're not a good option if the program has more than one color.

hedora 4y ago
Me too. I use OLED dark mode regardless of display technology but if mumble mumble display technology mumble battery is enough to get designers to see reason, then I’ll take the win.